Scholarships - Spooner Area School District

Spooner High School Counseling Office
Scholarship List
www.wiredscholar.com
Free
Scholarship
Search
Engines
www.scholarships.com
www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com
(national
scholarships
that you can
earn – many will
email you the
ones you qualify
for)
Wisconsin
Department of
Public
Instruction
www.collegenet.com
www.collegeboard.com
Wisconsin Financial Aid
The DPI Precollege Scholarship Program provides funds to students eligible for
free/reduced lunch for the purpose of helping students to have the experience of being on
a college campus and taking advantage of a variety of precollege program academic
offerings in public, independent, and technical colleges.
http://weop.dpi.wi.gov/weop_tipgrt
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**IMPORTANT
FAFSA (Free
Application for
Federal Student
Aid)
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EVERY SENIOR PLANNING ON ATTENDING ANY POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION (2 OR 4 YEAR)
First – apply for a PIN at: https://pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp
Complete FAFSA online at www.FAFSA.gov
YOU will need the following items: social security numbers, Dates: birth,
death, marriage, and divorce; 2014 W2’s and tax returns; most recent bank
statements; amounts of any other income; value of any other assets
PLEASE SEE MRS. MEYERS with any questions or for help applying. You
can also contact your college’s financial aid office
The
scholarship
pays for the
cost of
registration,
books,
supplies,
room, and
board.
Qualifies
you for
scholarships
from your
college,
student
loans,
grants, work
study
opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities – February 2015
Spooner High
School LOCAL
Scholarships
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Must be high school senior
Complete “Local Scholarship Common Application” and return to Counseling
office
***DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2015***
http://www.spooner.k12.wi.us/schools/high/shs_guide_paying.cfm
Click on “Local Scholarship application” under “Paying for College”
awards from
various local
agencies and
people
ranging from
$100 $3,000
Spooner High School Counseling Office
Scholarship List
Bill Magnus
Scholarship
Fund
WASBO
Foundation
Scholarship
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High School Senior
Plans to attend ANY 2 year trade/technical college
Application available in Counseling Office
**DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2015****
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High School Seniors
Attending any accredited college or university (public or private)
www.wasbo.com/scholarships
***DUE MARCH 2, 2015
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Senior in high school
Has a father, or mother, or legal guardian, or grandfather, or grandmother who
is living and a current member of The American Legion, The American Legion
Auxiliary or The Sons of the American Legion
Has attended /participated in at least ONE of the following Legion activities:
Badger Boys /Girls State, participated in Youth Government Day,
competed in the American Legion High School Oratorical Contest,
completed the American Legion Americanism and Government
Scholarship Test, Participated in Am. Legion Band or Drum and bugle
Corps; Played for an American Legion Baseball Team; Member of an
American Legion sponsored Scout Troop
Applications available in Counseling office or:
http://wilegion.org/page/content/programs/schneideremanuel-americanlegion-scholarship
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The American
Legion,
Department of
Wisconsin
Schneider –
Emanuel
Scholarship
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Accelerated
Genetics
Scholarship
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$500
Awards
ranging from
$1000 $4000
3 - $1,000
awards
***DEADLINE March 1, 2015 ****
Senior planning to enroll in 2 or 4 year college or university, majoring in
agriculture
Participated in FFA, 4- H, and of the various breed organizations or any
agricultural organization
***DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15, 2015 ***
www.accelgen.com
(Click on “company” then “scholarships”
$500
Spooner High School Counseling Office
Scholarship List
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WESTconsin
Credit Union
Scholarship
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SFM
Foundation
Scholarship
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Barron Electric
Scholarship
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WI Sheriffs and
Deputy Sheriffs
Association
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High School Senior
Must be a Westconsin Credit Union member since April 30, 2013
**Due February 14, 2015**
www.westconsincu.org
High School Seniors who have a parent who has been disabled or fatally
injured in the course of working for a MN or WI employer
**DEADLINE March 31, 2015
www.sfm-foundation.org
Top 6 – 25% of senior class
Students must have a parent that are Barron Electric Cooperative members
**DEADLINE March 1, 2015**
Pick up application in Counseling OFFICE and return to Mrs. Meyers
by deadline
Any high school senior who is a WI resident
Plans to enroll in a Criminal Justice program in a Wisconsin college or
university
Have a course of study leading to a criminal justice degree
**DEADLINE March 1, 2015**
Pick up application in the Counseling OFFICE and mail in by deadline
$1,000
Up to $5,000
annually
$1,000
Variety of
awards up to
$4000
Spooner High School Counseling Office
Scholarship List
NFO Steve
Pavich
Memorial and
Farm Kids for
College
Scholarship
Washburn
County 4 H
Scholarships
WI Electronic
Security
Association
Youth
Scholarship
Ab Nicholas
Scholarship
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High School Senior
Interested in pursuing a major in any agriculture field (biochemistry, food
science, genetics, home economics, nutrition, pre-vet medicine, etc)
***DEADLINE March 5, 2015***
Pick up application in Counseling Office
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High School Senior
Currently enrolled in the Washburn County 4-H Program
**DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2015***
http://washburn.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-community-clubprogram/
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High School Seniors
Have a parent who is a member of the police or sheriff department OR
Have a parent who is a member of the fire department (including volunteer
member of a fire department)
***DEADLINE MARCH 20, 2015***
http://wiesa.org/about/wiesa-scholarship-information/
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Participating in Boys or Girls Basketball during Senior Year
Planning to attend a University of WI System School
NOT participating in sports at the Division I, II or III level in college
***DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2015***
http://abnicholasscholars.org/
$750
Several
awards
ranging from
$200 $1,000
$1,500
Annual,
renewable
scholarships
ranging from
$5,000 for 2
year
programs
and $10,000
for 4 year
programs
Spooner High School Counseling Office
Scholarship List
Bernick Family
Scholarship
Young
Professionals
Club of the
Professional
Insurance
Agents of
Wisconsin –
(PIA W)
Scholarship
WI Cattlemen’s
and
Cattlewomen’s
Scholarship
Program
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High School Seniors
Attending a 2 or 4 year college or university
***DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2015***
http://www.communitygiving.org/pages/BernickFamilyScholarshipFund/
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High School Senior
Planning to attend 2 or 4 year program for insurance or related field of study
(finance, business, etc)
***DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15, 2015***
www.piaw.org
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High school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in any university, technical
college, community college in the United States
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Must have a background in the beef, veal, or dairy industry.
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Applicants must be a resident of Wisconsin.
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Preference may be given to WCA/WCW member’s children and grandchildren
and WCA/WCW junior members.
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Preference may be given to those majoring in an agriculture-related field.
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Preference may be given to those students attending a Wisconsin school.
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***DEADLINE March 2, 2015***
www.wisconsincattlemen.com
$500
annually for
up to four
years
$2, 500
$500
Spooner High School Counseling Office
Scholarship List
Kohl’s Cares
Scholarship
Program
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Students must be ages 6 – 18 before March 14, 2015
Performed community service within the last year that impacted our community
***DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2015
https://kohls.scholarshipamerica.org/information.php
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Northwoods
Community
Credit Union
Global Lift
Equipment
Scholarship
WI State Fair
Dairy Promo
Board
Scholarship
High School Senior
Applicant must be a member of NCCU (can open account to apply)
www.northwoodscu.com
***DEADLINE APRIL 15, 2015***
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Planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2015
Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
Submit a short story – detailed on application
**Due June 15, 2015**
http://www.usedforkliftswashington.com
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WI Resident
High School Senior
Attending a 2 or 4 year institution
Pursuing a dairy – related or food science degree
Submit application electronically to: [email protected] using the
subject line: Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Scholarship
Application
**DEADLINE MARCH 27, 2015***
http://wistatefair.com/competitions/dairy-promo-board/
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Varies from
$50 Kohls
gift card up
to $10,000
scholarships
2 - $1000
awards
$500
2 - $1,000
Spooner High School Counseling Office
Scholarship List
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Mosaic Telecom
Scholarship
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High School Senior
Parent/Guardian must live in Mosaic Telecom area and subscribe to one or
more Mosaic Telecom Service
Application available in Counseling Office
**DEADLINE MARCH 13, 2015
$500